Crime Rates at Craven Close, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4BL

Craven Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Royston , and the 56th lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Craven Close (S71 4BL) in the last 12 months was 18.4 per 1,000 residents and was 78.6% lower than the Royston average (85.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).

In the area around Craven Close (S71 4BL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ainsdale Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Newtown Avenue (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.